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FPA names Value of Advice winners

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2009
... Australians. Our winners demonstrated extra care in their service delivery that clearly impressed the judging panel," said Jo-Anne Bloch, chief executive at the FPA.

FPA calls for whistleblowers and more planner education

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2009
... after the conference concludes. "We can't act on rumours but we can act on evidence and information," said Berry. Jo-Anne Bloch, chief executive at the FPA, said the confidential service was also driven by the reticence of financial planners to publicly ...

Planning firm wins Telstra Business Award

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2009
... on personal, professional client relationships and is continuing to grow in the right direction," said Hornery. Jo-Anne Bloch, chief executive at FPA, said it is pleasing to see the association's members go beyond the necessary to reach the community. ...

FPA board approves move away from commissions

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2009
... that is free from real or perceived conflict, as well as ensuring the long-term viability of the profession," said Jo-Anne Bloch, chief executive at the FPA. The association has established a transition committee to assist members with guidelines, tools ...

FPA meets with Capstone on remuneration

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2009
Jo-Anne Bloch, chief executive at the Financial Planning Association (FPA), has met with Capstone Financial Planning to discuss potential changes ahead to planner remuneration models. Bloch's presentation in Melbourne was designed to provide the network's ...

FPA 2009 Value of Advice Awards

FPA ANNOUNCEMENT  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2009
... for FPA members to build consumer confidence in the need for valuable financial advice, said FPA chief executive Jo-Anne Bloch. "Many FPA members have stories to tell about how their advice has transformed clients' lives. The VOA Awards allow financial ...

FPA and SPAA sign MOU

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2009
... implementation of policies that affect the self managed super fund (SMSF) sector, practitioners and other relevant parties. Jo-Anne Bloch, chief executive at the FPA, said there are policy synergies between the associations. "At this time of regulatory ...

Lifewise website nets 8,500 hits

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2009
... industry as the FPA joins the campaign, an industry body that represents around 12,000 individuals and businesses. Jo-Anne Bloch, chief executive at the FPA, said the initiative is an invaluable tool to help planners explain personal insurance to clients. ...

FPA and AFA call for reform

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2009
... agree that measured reform is required to ensure the ongoing viability of the financial advice profession," said Jo-Anne Bloch, chief executive at the FPA. Richard Klipin, chief executive at the AFA, said while the association acknowledges the effectiveness ...

ASIC lifts restrictions on intra-fund advice

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2009
... association's chief executive. But the financial planning community disagrees. In a media statement, FPA chief executive Jo-Anne Bloch said the plan could place superannuation savings at risk. "We simply cannot understand why trustees are able to now ...